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November 8, 2006 - Members of the Union County Beta Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International recently brought crates of dictionaries to Union County Elementary School. Each 4th grade student received their very own copy to use throughout the school years.

Delta Kappa Gamma members Debra Collins, Eva Decker, and Janice Cochran handed out the dictionaries to the children. UCES Principle Marty Hall and United Community Bank Representative Teresa Dorton were on hand to offer support to the dedicated ladies of Delta Kappa Gamma.

Over 2 million children have received a dictionary due to The Dictionary Project. The Dictionary Project is a nonprofit organization with a goal of assisting all students to complete the school year as good writers, active readers, and creative thinkers. The dictionaries are a gift to each student to use at school and at home for years to come.

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is an organization of professional women educators. With a membership of over 120,000 in 14 countries, the society recognizes achievements of women educators, offers opportunities to enhance leadership development, and funds diverse learning opportunities.

The Beta Epsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma partners with United Community Bank to participate in the Dictionary Project. The children receive immediate and long term results. They get to hold the dictionary, use it at school, and take it home. The dictionaries not only help with spelling and writing, but help build a better vocabulary. Dictionaries are an essential tool for a quality education.

The local community and the Union County Elementary School 4 th graders would like to send a big "thank-you" to the ladies of Beta Epsilon. For more information about the Dictionary Project visit the website at www.dictionaryprojectkc.org or for information about Delta Kappa Gamma visit www.deltakappagamma.org .